11 of the best Unesco World Heritage sites in the US, from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone

The US boasts 26 sites, some of which are awe-inspiring and incredibly picturesque. Here are some of the best.

1. Everglades National Park

These fascinating and vast flat wetlands in southern Florida represent one of the most unique and ecologically important parks in the US. Covering almost 1.5 million acres (607,000 hectares), the area’s habitats include three mangrove forests, tropical hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, fresh and saltwater marshes, and seagrass beds.

The best way to explore the region is by taking airboat rides, which are popular just outside the national park boundaries.

2. Glacier National Park

Part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, which includes Waterton in Canada and Glacier National Park in Montana, the US site is defined by its dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery, glacially carved valleys and crystal-clear alpine lakes.